MamaPirate

I'm glad you got some helpful feedback :) I understand the part about your husband being gone so it feels like your more likely to go out of control. I believe having an accountability partner is huge and if it's your husband continue with that. Allow him access to your food and exercise diary. I am much better off because…

Do your clothes feel/fit differently? I know no one generally comments on my loss until I have lost at least 20 pounds then when they ask how much I've lost they can't imagine it's 20. Don't get discouraged, you are getting healthier and it will start showing, it just may take some time ;) Good luck!

See if your OB will set you up an apt with a nutritionist or diabetes educator. There is a great deal of great information online but meeting one on one is so beneficial. They are able to look at your lifestyle, diet, etc and suggest what will work best for you.

I was recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, in a year I jumped from non diabetic to diabetic. If he has not offered it, ask your doctor to refer you to a nutritionist or a diabetes educator. I did a lot of research beforehand but meeting with one was huge. She could look at my self assessment and speak to my lifestyle,…